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Exploring the Depths
Unveiling the Beauty of Sharks through Underwater Photography Being a photographer is not an easy job. Although I would not trade it for...
Cristina Mittermeier
Jul 29, 2023


Photography, Parenthood, and Following Your Passion
If you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, or think it is too late to follow your passion, I have a personal story I would like to share with...
Cristina Mittermeier
Apr 23, 2023


The Secret to Portrait Photography
My favorite techniques for capturing compelling portraits. Today, I want to talk about a topic close to my heart: portrait photography....
Cristina Mittermeier
Feb 26, 2023


Puppy-Sitting for a Sea Wolf
Dear friend, As my partner Paul Nicklen and I dive into our conservation work in Mexico's Pacific waters, I feel thrilled at the prospect...
Cristina Mittermeier
Jan 21, 2023

All Photographers Have to Start Somewhere
One of the first photos I ever took was a portrait of a Kayapo warrior that I captured by pure chance with an old Nikon Camera. At the ...
Cristina Mittermeier
Dec 13, 2022

The Role of Art and Creativity in Changing the World
When it comes to the greatest challenges facing humanity today- loss of democracy, the climate emergency, war- I believe art and...
Cristina Mittermeier
Nov 12, 2022


RETROSPECTIVE
A Journey Through Art Lately, I have found myself looking back on my path to becoming an artist and reflecting on what it means to spark...
Cristina Mittermeier
Oct 29, 2022

It’s a Muddy Mess!
My first expedition as one of the lead photographers on a National Geographic expedition was when SeaLegacy partnered with Nat Geo in...
Cristina Mittermeier
Oct 19, 2020


What's Good for Women and Girls, is Good for Earth
I have met them at home and in my travels: the street vendor with five hungry kids, the fish monger who has been up since 3 in the ...
Cristina Mittermeier
Mar 9, 2020


On Assignment: The Galapagos Archipelago
I had last been to the Galapagos 15 years ago, and I’ve been aching to return. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can...
Cristina Mittermeier
Feb 12, 2020


Is “Influencer” A Dirty Word?
To roam the farthest corners of the Earth, where wild creatures live, is a privilege reserved for an adventurous handful—and I am lucky...
Cristina Mittermeier
Jan 16, 2020


Notes to My Younger Self
I recently posted a photo on Instagram of my PADI dive cards from 2010 and 1990. It prompted a friend to ask me what I would tell my ...
Cristina Mittermeier
Jan 16, 2020
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